Indiatimes iconIndiatimesSep 13, 2026

In 2015, Hawaii rescued fragments of a coral found only in Kaneohe Bay; after its wild colonies...

These fragments were grown into mature colonies using a land-based nursery method. The grown corals were then returned to their natural habitat in Kaneohe Bay.

In 2015, Hawaii rescued fragments of a coral found only in Kaneohe Bay; after its wild colonies...

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These fragments were grown into mature colonies using a land-based nursery method.

The grown corals were then returned to their natural habitat in Kaneohe Bay.

Field checks confirmed the reintroduced corals successfully adjusted to their surroundings.

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These fragments were grown into mature colonies using a land-based nursery method. The grown corals were then returned to their natural habitat in Kaneohe Bay. Field checks confirmed the reintroduced corals successfully adjusted to their surroundings.

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  • This project demonstrates the effectiveness of coral arks for preventing species extinction.

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